Korea's ancient Koguryo kingdom : a socio-political history / by Noh Taedon ; translated by John Huston.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

No, T'ae-don, author.

Contributor:

Huston, John, translator.

Standardized Title:

Koguryōsa yōn'gu. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Koguryŏ (Kingdom).

Korea--History--To 935.

Korea.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (459 p.)

Place of Publication:

Leiden, Netherlands : Global Oriental, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Originating from a series of papers written by Prof. Noh Tae-don over two decades of research, Korea’s Ancient Koguryŏ Kingdom: A Socio-Political History concentrates on the political and social aspects of what was the largest of the Proto-Korean nation-states (37 BCE to 668 CE) that finally succumbed to subversion and invasion thirteen centuries ago. Its legendary origins are dealt with from the standpoint of their long-term political implications, as are its social institutions such as levirate marriage. Explored in detail are the convoluted diplomatic, military, and commercial relations with various Chinese dynasties as well as Japan, and the shifting powers in Manchuria, Mongolia, and Central Asia. In addition, perhaps for the first time anywhere, the Koguryŏ national and provincial administrative structures are described as they evolved over the seven centuries of the nation’s existence. Exhaustive documentation is provided throughout. As a landmark study of the Koguryŏ kingdom, this work will be of considerable value to students of Northeast Asian history in general and of Korean history in particular.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / Noh Taedon

Introduction / Noh Taedon

Origin of the Chumong Legend and the Principality of Kyeru / Noh Taedon

Formation of the Early Royal Line / Noh Taedon

The Bu Principality System and Its Structure / Noh Taedon

Levirate Marriage and Kinship Groups / Noh Taedon

Formation of and Vicissitudes in the Provincial System / Noh Taedon

Fifth to Sixth Century East Asia and Koguryŏ’s External Relations / Noh Taedon

The Koguryŏ Ch’ŏnha-gwan as Seen in Epigraphs / Noh Taedon

Mid-Sixth-Century Political Shifts: How the Han River Valley Was Lost / Noh Taedon

Aristocratic Coalition Rule and the Yŏn Kaesomun Coup / Noh Taedon

Conclusion: Defining Periods in Koguryŏ History / Noh Taedon

Appendix 1: Boundaries of Puyŏ-guk and Their Fluctuations / Noh Taedon

Appendix 2: Interaction between Koguryŏ, Palhae and Inner Asia / Noh Taedon

Appendix 3: Koguryŏ Reign Table (37 bce–668 ce) / Noh Taedon

Notations / Noh Taedon

Index / Noh Taedon.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

90-04-26269-5

OCLC:

874322982

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004262690 DOI